Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Beijing's travel industry has forged forward after China's economic reforms in 1978, and the city is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Beijing became the focus of world attention in 2008 when it hosted the Olympics. The games were a symbol of both China’s progress and China’s tradition with high-class and eye-catching facilities and spectacular ceremonies. People from all around the world were welcomed to travel to Beijing under the slogan "One World, One Dream". more information about Beijing »

Chinese Name: 北京
Chinese Pinyin: Běi jīng
Location: North of China
Population: 17.55 million
Languages: Mandarin
Zip Code: 100000
Tel Code: 010
Time Zone: (UTC+8)
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Beijing Travel Stories

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Beijing Tour Part 2
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Festival on beijing

Beijing Students Film Festival Apr. 7 to May. 8 The Beijing Students Film Festival is always the first film festival in China every year. Its author .. Read more about Beijing Students Film Festival
Beijing Modern International Art Festival Sep. 18 to Oct. 17 Beijing Modern International Art Festival The No.1 International Art Zone is the largest and most co .. Read more about Beijing Modern International Art Festival
Beijing International Music Festival Oct. 11 to Oct. 31 There are many activities in the Beijing International Music Festival. Tourists can enjoy the sympho .. Read more about Beijing International Music Festival

Latest Travel News

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Top Attractions in Beijing

The Forbidden City

Attraction Type: Historical Relics, Historical Relics,

The Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. It is recognized as one of the most important five palaces in the world (the other four are the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US and... more about The Forbidden City

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Beijing Shopping

Where & How to go shopping in Beijing?

The metropolis of Beijing has several shopping districts offering a mind-boggling variety of goods. The traditional shopping districts have been always Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Street, Dongdan and Xidan Commercial Street, but now it seems that Jianguomen Outer Street and Chaowai Street have risen to the top for the latest and most luxurious items...more info about Beijing Shopping »